Ukrainian and Russian forces continue to conduct offensive operations in the east and south of the country despite rainy and snowy weather conditions, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War noted Tuesday.
The ISW also noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen Ukrainian capabilities before winter during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday.
So-called "milbloggers" have also been commenting on deteriorating weather conditions.
Milbloggers have become a key feature of the Russian pro-war information space, although some have been critical of the defense ministry and its war strategy.
"Russian milbloggers also claimed that muddy conditions are complicating vehicle movements but that both Ukrainian and Russian forces continue to maneuver and operate in all directions," it said.
Persons:
Lyman, Serhiy Khlan, Nadiya Zamryha, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Defense Lloyd Austin, Russian milbloggers, Holly Ellyatt
Organizations:
21st Mechanized Brigade, Institute for, Ukrainian 14th Mechanized Brigade, U.S, Defense
Locations:
Ukrainian, Donetsk, Russian, Kherson Oblast, Kherson, Kharkiv, Ukraine